A week after Chief Minister Vijay Rupani took over the leadership of Gujarat, he hoisted the Indian flag at Morbi, during the state-level celebrations of the Independence Day. The event saw ministers, district collectors, heads of educational institutions, and corporates present.
Emphasising that his government is committed to work for the development of the state without making any distinctions on the basis of caste, community, and religion, Rupani said his administration would also focus on uplifting the poor. The CM made quite a few announcements; the creation of an MSME industry park near Morbi and a reduction of Rs 2.07 PNG gas being supplied to the industry, the conversion of a 65 kilometre Morbi-Rajkot two-lane into a 4-lane at an investment of £27.5 million, and eight additional power sub-stations.
He said his government would work with "total commitment to transparency, decisiveness, sensitivity, and development." Rupani layed the foundation stone for a £15 million water resource development scheme and £5.9 million water treatment plant, and inaugurated a £11.1 million underground sewage project for the city. He also laid foundation stone for a £3 million District Panchayat building, £1.7 million police headquarters building, and a £1.9 million submersible bridge over Machchu river. Rupani said his administration will begin a £29 million housing project and lay primacy to employment of youth in the region.
"Gujarat’s governance model has become the leading light for the country. Today the fact that the model is being replicated in the country is the victory of the state’s 65 million population," he said. Rupani praised PM Modi saying, "World is today taking note of India after our Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to them. India will very soon become a world leader." In other parts of the state, Cabinet Minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama distributed roses and sweets to people passing through toll booths at Bagodara and Sanand. Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court, R Subhash Reddy hoisted the national flag at the main entrance of the High Court.
